Pioneers!

Honorable Sri Atal Behari Vajpayee, the late Prime Minister of India, spoke at the summer course on June 20th, 1978. He spoke about the importance of dharma. Let me make it clear, at the

The Golden Touch of His Feet

(“In sorrow after sorrow, it is His steps that press upon my heart, and it is the golden touch of His feet that makes my joy to shine” ~Tagore) I am the pilgrim and

Region 2 – Retreat Play 2024

I was asked to write a play for the SSE Groups 1-3 back in July of 2023 by Brother Chetan Bhatt, Region 2 SSE Coordinator, while on his flight to the West Coast. Brother

Path of Inquiry

Bhakta: At least to keep up appearances in the world one has to sometime say, ‘this is mine.’ What is one to do then? Swami: Of course, you may have to say so. But

Food

Every activity of man is dependent on the energy he derives from the intake of food. The spiritual sadhanas [spiritual practices] he ventures upon depend for their success on the quantity and quality of

Four Responsibilities of Every Human Being

Among all the living beings, man is sacred. In this world, it is but natural that a person who is occupying an important or high position will have great responsibilities. Similarly, man occupies the

Journey Into Light

Swami always says, “I am in you, with you, above you, around you, below you.” Swami has been with us from time immemorial, for many lives, even though we don’t know. However, when He

The Lord Is Here

When thou art happy, little one, Then Sai is thy companion gay Laughing with glee, roaring with mirth, Willing to join in thy innocent fun­— When thou art happy, little one. When thou art

Turn Him Over to Me

The Cowans “Why can’t we know God? If we must have Self‑realization, why don’t we?” wailed the Cowans—Walter and Elsie. “We followed one belief after another; each step gave some little wisdom, but no

What Is the Purpose of Life? 

The boys were pleading with Swami to come to the hostel. Swami: (To the elders in the Portico) Good boys, good voice! Very good music. It sounds like a Qawwali, does it not? (To

Nature Is the Best Teacher

If there is a boil on the body, we apply some ointment and cover it with a bandage until it heals. If you do not do this, it is likely to become septic and

“Stone as God,” not “God as Stone”

In the culture of India, all religions and faiths are integrated harmoniously for, it emphasizes Righteous life, Love, and Service, beyond which there is no higher sadhana [spiritual effort]. But people have grown deaf